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Trip from Allentown, PA to Jacksonwald, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

59m

Distance

38.8 mi

62 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 55m ★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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county seat city in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States

Allentown, PA

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Downtown Jacksonwald, PA, PA

Jacksonwald, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Allentown, PA to Jacksonwald, PA covers 38.8 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Memorial Highway, West Hamilton Boulevard, US 222 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.7 miles on Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.43 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 38.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (28%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 38.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 12.4 miles in near US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 12.4 miles (US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.9 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles (PA 662 / Moselem Spring Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
12.4 mi into trip | ~18m in | US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
16.9 mi into trip | ~25m in | US 222

Keep slight left at fork onto US 222

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
22.7 mi into trip | ~32m in | PA 662 / Moselem Spring Road

Enter roundabout onto PA 662 / Moselem Spring Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
29.7 mi into trip | ~44m in | PA 73 / Blandon Road

Enter roundabout onto PA 73 / Blandon Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
38.8 mi into trip | ~59m in | PA 562 / Boyertown Pike

Turn sharp left onto PA 562 / Boyertown Pike

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Memorial Highway 7.7 mi 11m
West Hamilton Boulevard 6 mi 8m
US 222 5.9 mi 7m
Oley Turnpike Road 5 mi 9m
Kutztown Road 3.8 mi 5m
Hamilton Boulevard 3.1 mi 4m
Moselem Spring Road 2.2 mi 3m
Tilghman Street 2.1 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Memorial Highway — 7.7 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Jacksonwald, PA.

1

Start on Tilghman Street

2.1 mi · 3 min · Tilghman Street
2

Turn left onto North Cedar Crest Boulevard

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Cedar Crest Boulevard
3

Turn right onto PA 222

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Hamilton Boulevard Bypass
4

Continue on PA 222

6.0 mi · 8 min · West Hamilton Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5

Continue on US 222

0.4 mi · 32 sec · Trexlertown Bypass
6

Continue on US 222

2.5 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard
7

Enter roundabout onto US 222

129 ft · 1 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
8

Continue on US 222

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
9

Continue on US 222

3.8 mi · 5 min · Kutztown Road
10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 222

5.9 mi · 7 min · US 222
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Enter roundabout onto PA 662

252 ft · 3 sec · Moselem Spring Road
12

Continue on PA 662

2.1 mi · 3 min · Moselem Spring Road
13

Continue on PA 662

0.4 mi · 48 sec · North Franklin Street
14

Turn right onto PA 662

0.1 mi · 22 sec · West Main Street
15

Turn left onto PA 662

0.4 mi · 56 sec · South Richmond Street
16

Continue on PA 662

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Memorial Highway
17

Continue on PA 662

3.6 mi · 5 min · Memorial Highway
18

Turn right onto Oley Road

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Oley Road
19

Enter roundabout onto PA 73

180 ft · 3 sec · Blandon Road
20

Continue on PA 73

347 ft · 5 sec · Blandon Road
21

Continue on PA 73; PA 662

1.7 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway
22

Enter roundabout onto PA 662

26 ft · 0 sec · Memorial Highway
23

Continue on PA 662

2.3 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway
24

Turn right onto Oley Turnpike Road

5.0 mi · 9 min · Oley Turnpike Road
25

Turn sharp left onto PA 562

43 ft · 0 sec · Boyertown Pike
26

Arrive at destination

PA 562

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.4 mi from Allentown, PA · 28m into the drive

Downtown Fleetwood, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fleetwood, PA

19 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Reading, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kutztown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Jacksonwald, PA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Jacksonwald, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.43 one way

$12.87 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $7.05 $14.09
premium $4.93 $7.52 $15.05
diesel $5.61 $8.57 $17.13

Estimated Tolls: $0.35

Oley Turnpike Road (5 mi) $0.35

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Tolls

$0

Total

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.6 0 $4.07 $1.86
Efficient EV 9.7 0 $3.39 $1.55
EV Truck/SUV 15.5 0 $5.43 $2.48

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Allentown, PA

Morning in Allentown on Friday

Local time

11:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Jacksonwald, PA

Morning in Jacksonwald on Friday

Local time

11:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

42 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

59m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Allentown, PA to Jacksonwald, PA covers 38.8 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Memorial Highway, West Hamilton Boulevard, US 222. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.4 miles from Allentown, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 12.4 miles (US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.9 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles (PA 662 / Moselem Spring Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

The route from Allentown, PA to Jacksonwald, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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